One of the current day leading importers of UK is Viking Optical Ltd., who has been functioning for over 2 decades. It offers many optical products of binoculars and scopes to suit different purpose and activities. This model is compact in style and takes the benefit of long eye relief that is ideal for those with the eye glasses. In this review you would get closer to the product and brings a better understanding about the features and functions.

Viking WP LE 8×25 Waterproof Binocular

The basics:

There are many important aspects that need attention to settle on an effective and efficient binocular. When it comes to size the smaller and those that are light in weight are much easier to handle and it can be hanged around the neck without discomfort for up to 5 hours. The other aspects like the housing, diopter, size and type has its own values and on total makes the device a valuable one. The following are the basic details about Viking 8×25 Compact WP LE Binocular.•    This model has a rubber armouring and is black in colour.

  • It has the compact dimension of 120mm and 108mm of height and width that makes handling easy.
  • The weight is intermediary with 309 grams and however it is light to be hung around the neck for long time observation.
  • Along with the rubber armouring that protects the internal components it is also been designed to be waterproofed.
  • Making it fog proof it comes with the nitrogen filling and hence preventing the internal condensation.
  • The diopter adjustment should also be impressive and this model gives an easy ring adjustment.
  • With the twist down eyecups that is made of rubber is not only soft on eyes but also suits the eyes with the glasses on.

Magnification and Aperture:

This constitutes the basics of the technical that calls for a detailed explanation. The magnification is denoted in terms of x and this Viking 8×25 LE Binocular model has 8x magnification which means that the objects are magnified 8 times of its original size. This suits the activities like birding, hunting and the general outdoor observation. Combined with this is the objective lens which is measured in terms of its diameter. With the 25mm aperture the images can be viewed with clarity only in the day light and hence the viewing can go from the dawn to the dusk.

Exit Pupil:

This is the small round present in the center of the objective lens which together with the magnifying lens works to gather more light and bring in better clarity and brightness for viewing.

Eye Relief:

One of the prime criterions for those with the eye glasses as the higher the value the more comforting will be for the eyes. It reduces the stress for the viewing eyes and on average it should rate about 14mm however Viking 8×25 LE Waterproof Binocular comes with the eye relief of 10mm and when compared with the power and size it is quite justifiable.

Focusing Details:

The field of view in terms of degree is 6.5 degrees and the field of view at the distance of 1000m is 113 meter. It is quite wide and meets the expectation to view the moving objects. The close focusing can be up to 2.5m .

Accessories and Warranty:

With the carry case and the strap along with the lavish warranty for 5 year period is offered on the purchase of Viking 8×25 Birding, Nature Binocular.

Viking WP LE 8×25  Binocular – Product Specification Table

Manufacturer Viking
Model Name 8×25 Compact WP Binocular
Dimension (HxW) mm 120 x 108 mm
Magnification 8x
Diameter of Objective Lens 25 mm
Close focus 3 m
Weight 309 grams
Lens coating Yes
Exit pupil 3 mm
Waterproof Yes
Field of view at 1000 m 113 m
Rubber armouring Yes
Colour Black
Nitrogen filled and water proof Yes
Eyecups Twist down
Accessories Carry case and strap
Warranty 5 years

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